Alpha-tocopherol
Excipient (pharmacologically inactive substance)
What is it?
Alpha-tocopherol, also known as vitamin E1, is one of several forms of vitamin E. It appears as a light yellow, viscous, odorless, oily liquid that deteriorates on exposure to light. Alpha-tocopherol is obtained from wheat germ oil or by synthesis, biologically exhibits the most vitamin E activity of the α-tocopherols, and is an antioxidant retarding rancidity by interfering with the autoxidation of fats.[1]
Vitamin E is found in foods such as vegetable oils and shortening, meat, eggs, milk, and leafy vegetables. Vitamin E is important for many processes in the body.
Vitamin E is used to treat Vitamin E deficiency. It is available as a liquid and as liquid-filled capsules. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin and can be toxic to the liver if it is taken in too high a dose.[2]
[1] Drugs.com. Alpha-tocopherol (Stedmans Medical Dictionary). Accessed 8/21/2012. http://www.drugs.com/dict/alpha-tocopherol.html
[2] Drugs.com. Vitamin E. Accessed 8/21/2012. http://www.drugs.com/vitamin_e.html
Top Medications with this excipient
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- Opana ER 20 mg
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